The Night Before Chrysalis- A Monarch Butterfly Christmas Story

Share Holiday Joy on the Wings of Butterflies

‘Twas the night before chrysalis and all through the cage, not a monarch was stirring, in any butter-stage!

Each day a new butterfly hatches feels like Christmas morning. Have you ever experienced the joy of raising magnificent monarchs? It’s an awe-inspiring experience for kids of all ages…

All the monarchs were hung on the ceiling with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…

Monarch butterflies must have room to hang down for at least two hours after hatching. This allows their wings to expand, and then dry.

But I heard him flapping as he flew out of sight, Happy Chrysalis to all, and to all a good night!

While fully dried butterfly wings aren’t strong enough to carry, say, a Christmas ball…they’ll help to elude predators, so they can find a great butter-love to start a new generation of magnificent monarchs.

Are you interested in raising monarch butterflies? CLICK HERE to join an amazing community of monarch lovers and receive helpful raising and gardening tips for next monarch season…Happy Holidays!

Hi Cheri, it’s too late to start raising monarchs in your region. But, you have plenty of time to get prepared in the off-season. Fall is a great time for planting milkweed plants and it will give you a big head start on next season:

A few of my gardening friends would get a kick out of some of your pictures that you have edited with words or sayings. However, I didn’t want to send them out without asking your permission. Would it be ok to forward a Christmas picture or two?

Hi Tony,
I just wanted to let you know at Christmas time how much I appreciate the caring and kind attitude that you show towards all of the people who visit your site and to thank you for sharing your love of Monarchs with all of us. I always look forward to your messages!
Donna